Rich Quan, an engineer at The New York Times and a member of the Tech Guild, is a certified caregiver for his 96-year-old father, who is in an advanced stage of Alzheimer’s Disease. He provides vital daily care for his father while at the same time working efficiently out of his home.

Under the Tech Guild contract, members can request remote work in certain circumstances including caregiving. Despite that contract clause and Rich’s demonstrated ability to be an efficient remote worker, Times management has directed him to return to the office and unilaterally denied his appeal.

His father is seriously ill. Times management can give Rich the accommodation he needs but they’re choosing not to.

Stand with the Tech Guild and urge management to reconsider and grant Rich a remote work accommodation, ensuring he can continue to contribute his talents to this institution without compromising the safety and health of his family.